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Government agrees final proposal for Heathrow expansion
The proposed Airports National Policy Statement supports a new north-west runway at Heathrow Airport.
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for Transport
Government to protect regional routes to Heathrow
Slots will be reserved for flights from Heathrow to UK regional airports if expansion goes ahead.
Roadwork permits help cut driver disruption
Councils across England are being urged to take up a congestion-busting scheme that reduces disruption caused by roadworks.
Delay repay compensation: letter to train operating companies about making prompt payments to rail passengers
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport about a Which? investigation into compensation for rail passengers who have made a high volume of claims.
May timetable disruption: launch of inquiry
ORR has published terms of reference for the inquiry into disruption caused by the May rail timetable change.
Government funding boost for Cycle Ambition Cities
Further funding on its way to improve cycle safety.
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Heathrow expansion: letter exchange with Civil Aviation Authority
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- Correspondence
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Foreign Secretary announces UK strategy to protect world’s oceans
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- Press release
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Heathrow north-west runway and community compensation
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- Policy paper
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